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Are there books on the history of sociology (or social psycology) told through the sociologists? [more inside]
posted by elationfoundation
on Oct 25, 2009 -
2 answers
I like biographies of ordinary/non-famous people with interesting stories to tell, or stories from before they became notable. Can anyone recommend any? [more inside]
posted by mippy
on Oct 5, 2009 -
40 answers
I've fallen in love with a certain older British character actor and want to write his biography...where do I begin? [more inside]
posted by frosty_hut
on Sep 4, 2009 -
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I'm looking for details about H.P. Lovecraft's visits to Salem, MA. [more inside]
posted by robocop is bleeding
on Aug 25, 2009 -
12 answers
I'm preparing for a massive personal archiving/interviewing trip with my grandparents and need advice regarding many aspects of the project. [more inside]
posted by ikahime
on Aug 18, 2009 -
8 answers
Can you recommend some good beach reads for my honeymoon in a few weeks? [more inside]
posted by mikeweeney
on Jul 1, 2009 -
23 answers
Please suggest movies, TV shows and books that feature unrepentant, amoral characters [more inside]
posted by reenum
on Jun 10, 2009 -
71 answers
What are the best Old Hollywood (auto)biographies? [more inside]
posted by brittanyq
on Jun 8, 2009 -
28 answers
Good biographies or autobiographies about First Ladies? [more inside]
posted by LolaCola
on May 22, 2009 -
4 answers
Have you ordered a US military personnel file (aka "OMPF," or "201 file"), for someone famous that was "released" under the Persons of Exceptional Prominence (PEP) program? How did that go? How long did it take? Did you have to go there in person? [more inside]
posted by garfy3
on May 8, 2009 -
4 answers
What are some good biographies of James Madison? [more inside]
posted by GatorFan2000
on Mar 19, 2009 -
2 answers
Can anyone recommend any life writing anthologies? [more inside]
posted by laumry
on Feb 28, 2009 -
3 answers
Who is (was?) Tas Soft Wind?
A few quotes have been attributed to Tas Soft Wind, one of the most notable being "I like her because she smiles at me," and tonight a friend asked me if I could find biographical info on this person. I'm not at work (the library) so I don't have access to the other sources I might have checked, so, naturally, I Googled - to no avail, I'm ashamed to say. I was directed to several quotations sites, a frightening number of porn sites (?), and quite a few link farms, but no bio info. I tried several other meta and specialized engines with no result. And now that I can't find the answer, I am dying to know. Anyone? (Also, if you find the answer via Google or somesuch, I would LOVE to know what you used for a search string!) Thanks!
posted by coollibrarian
on Feb 27, 2009 -
11 answers
I don't want to start a flame war among the fans but... it recently dawned on me that the late Elvis Presley's life must have been fascinating. Amazon tells me there are several hundreds biography to choose from. [more inside]
posted by Baud
on Feb 12, 2009 -
10 answers
A friend of mine would like to read more about F. Scott Fitzgerald's life. What can you recommend? [more inside]
posted by Quidam
on Dec 25, 2008 -
9 answers
A good friend is looking for a good Xmas gift for a younger, 'cooler', musically committed cousin (as in, wants to create and self-publish music). I suggested a good biography of an important figure in alternative music, and now I'm seeking recommendations. Inspirations, cautionary tales.... what tales have been encased in print about a trailblazer that could speak to a maverick young pup of 2008? Anwers on a postcard please!
posted by mywinningsmile
on Nov 27, 2008 -
25 answers
I read Peter Ackroyd's London: The Biography awhile back and loved the loose-limbed, ambulatory, anecdote-heavy style of it. Is there a "biography" of New York City that shares some of those characteristics? If not, what is the most fascinating book that covers the full history of New York City (rather than specific time periods or subregions)? [more inside]
posted by Falconetti
on Nov 17, 2008 -
10 answers
We all know Obama's father married his American mother, Stanley Ann Dunham. But Obama Snr also had another American wife, Ruth, with whom he had several children. What do we know about Ruth Obama?
posted by zaebiz
on Nov 13, 2008 -
9 answers
Has anyone written a good biography of Robert Smith?
posted by pompomtom
on Oct 28, 2008 -
5 answers
Tété-Michel Kpomassie: where is he now? Whatever happened to him? I can't find other books by him after An African in Greenland; I've read he eventually received French citizenship and lives there now - but what does he do? He must have written other books or articles, right? Anyone know?
posted by luriete
on Sep 3, 2008 -
3 answers
How does one become a biographer? What's the usual route in, and how do publishers approach it? How does one approach and involve people? Vague specifics inside. [more inside]
posted by carbide
on Aug 24, 2008 -
5 answers
I'm going to be writing a profile of a business professor who has won some teaching awards. I'll be interviewing him on the phone. What questions should I ask that would help me raise the interview above the lame threshold? I'd like the profile to be insightful and interesting.
posted by storybored
on Aug 24, 2008 -
6 answers
Is there anything like an IMDB for rock music? or for sports figures? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000
on Jul 2, 2008 -
9 answers
What's the most authoritative or well-regarded scholarly biography of Jane Austen? [more inside]
posted by Karlos the Jackal
on May 5, 2008 -
6 answers
I'd really like to read a book about Charles Lindbergh but don't know which to choose of the hundreds that seem to be available. (I'm more interested in learning about his political career as a consultant/activist etc. than I am about the whole flying thing.) [more inside]
posted by Claypole
on Apr 17, 2008 -
5 answers
Does it become legal to use a person's image without their consent or knowledge, as long as you put a black bar over their eyes and don't use their real name? I cannot afford to talk to a lawyer about this. [more inside]
posted by interrobang
on Mar 8, 2008 -
16 answers
Writing a script about a military coup in the near future. Any suggestions for reading/viewing material? [more inside]
posted by PostIronyIsNotaMyth
on Feb 27, 2008 -
17 answers
When did the genre of "rock biography" become what it is today? [more inside]
posted by Tube
on Dec 15, 2007 -
6 answers
I need help writing a bio for an indie band. [more inside]
posted by xo
on Sep 14, 2007 -
17 answers
Does the English language have a one-word verb meaning "to write a biography of someone"? And if so: does anyone use it? [more inside]
posted by mdonley
on Sep 5, 2007 -
27 answers
Is there a good biography of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy? Please recommend.
posted by spicynuts
on Jul 29, 2007 -
4 answers
I've really enjoyed reading 'Memo from David O. Selznick' - can anyone suggest something in a similar line ? [more inside]
posted by southof40
on Jul 21, 2007 -
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Can anyone recommend a good book about Atatürk? [more inside]
posted by kosem
on May 16, 2007 -
4 answers
Sports Bio Recomendations. [more inside]
posted by jonmc
on Apr 28, 2007 -
19 answers
Can you suggest a good biography on Abraham Lincoln and /or a history of the Civil War? [more inside]
posted by BluGnu
on Feb 12, 2007 -
17 answers
Help me find a good monograph or two about Italian journalist Oriana Fallaci. [more inside]
posted by bigcheesegump
on Feb 11, 2007 -
5 answers
Does anyone have good examples of rock autobiographies or biographies which give an honest account of life on the road? [more inside]
posted by rhodri
on Jan 3, 2007 -
23 answers
How can I prepare best for a period of reseach consolidation/writing? [more inside]
posted by paduasoy
on Oct 19, 2006 -
4 answers
Help me create a comprehensive reading list on American history [more inside]
posted by dead_
on Jul 17, 2006 -
37 answers
FoundingFathersfilter: What would be considered the best biographies of James Madison and James Monroe? [more inside]
posted by Atreides
on Jul 10, 2006 -
2 answers
Looking for unique and offbeat biographical book/article recommendations. More specifically lives/events that have played out in the last 70 years or so. [more inside]
posted by np312
on Jun 26, 2006 -
14 answers
I'd like to write a book about a band. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by interrobang
on Jun 6, 2006 -
6 answers
How would I write a biography or history book? [more inside]
posted by Tin Man
on May 18, 2006 -
4 answers
What's the best way to organise a book of old newspaper clippings, quotes and recipes? (Scanned and/or transcribed) [more inside]
posted by slightlybewildered
on May 13, 2006 -
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Do you have a favorite biography of John Locke (the British Empiricist)? [more inside]
posted by oddman
on May 7, 2006 -
2 answers
Name (or author of) of a biographical book about a RAF pilot in WW2 who loses both legs in an accident, but goes on to fly in combat and ends up in a POW camp, which he then manages to escape from.
posted by azuma
on Mar 7, 2006 -
11 answers
"President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, I'm looking for the best biography on you", I said. But he did not know, so I am asking you. [more inside]
posted by TwelveTwo
on Mar 1, 2006 -
6 answers
Biographical-style humor incorporating absurd claims: Does it have a name, and where can I find more? [more inside]
posted by i love cheese
on Jan 11, 2006 -
19 answers
Hi, I am looking for the spelling of the surname of my great-grandfather. He lived in Opatija (Croatia) during most of the first forty years of the twentieth century. The town was called Abbazia then, reflecting the Italian influence at the time. Surnames were also Italianised; his became Simainski. I have seen variations such as Szimanski, Simanszki and various "y"s instead of "i"s. Since most archives seem lost in Opatija, I was wondering if somebody can point me to sources where I can find out more.
Thanks!
Marco
posted by mbotta
on Nov 8, 2005 -
10 answers
Assuming a prominent historical figure has several biographies written about him or her, how do you go about selecting the biography that most closely approaches "canonical"? [more inside]
posted by cadastral
on Sep 22, 2005 -
3 answers